India vs. Pakistan

R2 walks up to Godzilla who is about to best his personal record in Wii Tennis.

R2: Godzilla, I am feeling angry and guilty at the same time!

Godzilla: What’s new! Tell me.

R2: A friend of mine had this as his Facebook status

"GP is kinda sad to hear the firecrackers upon Pak win - even as Qasab is under trial"

This status message reminded me of an India Pakistan game I had seen as a 13 year old with a good Muslim friend of mine at his place. There were almost 40 people watching that game at his place, I probably was the only Hindu amongst the audience. India lost that game badly - and the crowd cheered wildly in Pakistan's support. It was absolutely dis-heartening and made me so angry!

Godzilla: Hmm.. What makes you feel guilty?

R2: I, somehow, from deep within, was rooting for a Pakistan victory in the T20 world cup finals!

Godzilla: Whom did you support in IPL?

R2: Bangalore.

G: Why Bangalore as opposed to Mumbai where you lived the most?

R2: Arr.. because I worked there for 6 months.. Well.. actually, because I had lot of shares of Bangalore in my fantasy IPL league.

G: If there was a game between India and US - who would you support?

R2: Of course, India. You forget that even though I live in US, I am an Indian citizen.

G: What if you got American citizenship today? Will it change who you support?

R2: You are trying to draw absurd conclusions by comparing situations which appear similar but are entirely different. I know your tricks very well! India - Pakistan games are different. You cannot ignore the wounds of history and intensity of emotions..

G: Shh.. Relax!! It’s just a game. Chill...
(Godzilla tosses the 2nd remote towards R2)
Well, let me whoop your ass in Wii Tennis, how about that?